K.F.C. Biscuits - cooking recipe

Ingredients

5 c. flour
1/3 c. sugar
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. soda
2 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
2 pkg. dry yeast
2 c. buttermilk
1/4 c. warm water

Preparation

Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, soda and salt.
Cut in shortening.
Dissolve yeast in the 1/4 cup water; stir in buttermilk.
Add to dry mix and stir until blended.
Knead on floured board just to hold together on lightly floured surface; roll to 1/2-inch thickness.
Cut with biscuit cutter and place on greased cookie sheet; cover and let rise 45 minutes to 1 hour. Bake at 450\u00b0 for 10 minutes.
Makes 2 1/2 dozen.